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Informed consent in midwifery Care
Informed consent is a cornerstone of ethical and legal practice in healthcare, including midwifery. It embodies respect for women’s...
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May 183 min read
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How an independent midwife can support the neurodivergent client.
Neurodivergency includes but this is not a complete list ASD, ADHD, PDA, dyslexia, dyscalcula, dyspraxia etc. Independent midwifery can...
joylbedford
May 22 min read
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Benefits of skin to skin contact for mother and baby
Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Contact at Birth Skin-to-skin contact, also known as kangaroo care, involves placing the newborn directly on the...
joylbedford
Apr 222 min read
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Using the BRAIN tool to make informed decisions.
BRAIN Acronym for Supporting Physiological Birth and Informed Choices B - Benefits What are the benefits of this intervention or...
joylbedford
Apr 213 min read
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Pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy
Understanding Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) in Pregnancy Pelvic girdle pain is characterized by discomfort in the pelvic region, often...
joylbedford
Apr 133 min read
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Freebirthing what is it and is it legal in the UK.
What is Freebirth? Freebirth is the term used to describe the practice of giving birth without the assistance of any medical...
joylbedford
Apr 64 min read
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Umbilical cord stem cell collection.
Cord Blood Stem Cell Collection: A Comprehensive Overview Cord blood stem cell collection is a medical procedure that involves harvesting...
joylbedford
Mar 283 min read
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10 common myths about homebirth
Common myths surrounding homebirth. 1. Homebirth is Unsafe One of the most persistent myths is that homebirth is inherently dangerous....
joylbedford
Mar 63 min read
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Vaginal seeding at caesarian section
Vaginal Seeding at Cesarean Section: An Overview Introduction Vaginal seeding, also known as microbial transfer, has garnered attention...
joylbedford
Mar 13 min read
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Informed consent in midwifery care
Informed consent is a fundamental ethical and legal principle in healthcare, including midwifery. It ensures that clients are fully aware...
joylbedford
Feb 272 min read
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Aromatherapy in labour and birth
Aromatherapy can be a beneficial complementary approach during childbirth, using essential oils to promote relaxation, reduce anxiety,...
joylbedford
Feb 142 min read
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CONTINUITY OF CARE WITH AN INDEPENDENT MIDWIFE
Continuity of care is a model of maternity care where a single midwife provides consistent support throughout a woman's entire pregnancy,...
joylbedford
Jan 284 min read
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Benefits of affirmations in pregnancy and birth
1. Cultivating a Positive Mindset Affirmations are powerful tools for fostering a positive mindset. During pregnancy, women often...
joylbedford
Jan 224 min read
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What is a pregnancy nurture circle
A pregnancy nurture circle is a supportive gathering designed to provide emotional, informational, and practical support to individuals...
joylbedford
Jan 113 min read
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Advantages of hiring an independent midwife
There are many advantages of hiring an independent midwife. Everyone has there own reasons, maybe you would like a more individualised...
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Jan 94 min read
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Benefits of a homebirth
There are so many befits of a homebirth. Here are some of them. 1. Comfort and Familiarity A home birth allows you to labor in your own...
joylbedford
Dec 10, 20244 min read
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Change to business plan
I hinted on Instagram that there was a change coming to my business. I am still offering hypnobirthing classes in fact I qualified at the...
joylbedford
Nov 30, 20242 min read
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Where am I at the minute
I don't mean this in the literal sense more with my business. I've finished the self study for the hypnobirthing course just have the...
joylbedford
Oct 27, 20242 min read
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Who am I and what is this website about
Hi my name is Joy I've been a midwife for 28 years and a community midwife for 8 years. Being a midwife is the best job in the world and...
joylbedford
Oct 13, 20242 min read
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